What is that chimney-shaped insert with the holes used for? This thing came with NO directions! Also does anyone know what the strainer is for? Thx!
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Hi there. As far as I understand, the cooker we bought can be used for shabu shabu, with this said, should serve very well for hot pot food recipe idea, we'd like to perform with this cooker. However, yes, the directions are MIA, I also used the cooker for some steamed veggies and the smell of burned material intrigued me a lot. And, finally the strainer you can used it when you cooking ramen, noodle soup, and the meats, spices, and noodles can be thrown inside to cook al dente.
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We did Korean Shabu Shabu. The middle is where you put what flavors the broth, the outside is where you cook the fish, veg, meat that you eat. We put Garlic, Ginger, Scallions, Cilantro, Chili's & seaweed in the middle. Then we put sliced beef, shitake mushrooms, bean sprouts, noodles, other veg, fish & scallops in the big part. Broth was mainly beef stock, with a touch of chili oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, & shaoxing rice wine in. Amazing. So much fun & delicious. Start the broth, with the herbs in the middle early, well before you eat. It will take a while for the broth to cook with the herbs. Then set all the raw veg, & meats on the table. Everyone can help themselves by dipping what they want in the broth during dinner. Enjoy!!
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The chimney is to hold the strainer basket. Place it wide side down in the pot and you can cook noodles in the basket.
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Making broths and steaming. There are also several other uses. Take the little mesh basket put something you want to make a broth out of and remove when you want.
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There is an x grid. We really like the strainer over conventional ones. Hope this helps.
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This reads very strange but I think I know what you mean. It is a top fill, a standard kitchen funnel will do if you want to use a funnel to fill it.
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The large strainer fits our Kohler bathtub very well and looks nice. I have not yet determined what the small strainer is used for. It did not fit our kitchen sink and I'm hesitant to remove the sink stopper from our bathroom sink.
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the strainer will not hold any volume...it's a strainer!! if it could, it would be less than a cup, it's quite small!!
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The strainer just lies on top of the drain rim. It's easy to lift off the rim with your fingernail. Then I bang it on the side of the waste container or compost bin and rinse it before putting it back. I sometimes run it through the dishwasher if particles get stuck on it, which happens less often than with the wire mesh strainers! (It's not a stopper. I take the strainer out and replace it with the sink stopper if I'm going to do dishes in the sink.)
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It's a loose fit when the strainer is not in there. If you are pouring, you'll need to hold the lid in place.
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The drain/strainer is NOT included. I bought a nice black strainer kit from Menards and it matched perfectly!
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i do not understand what a "drain cover" is. I can't remember if the 'drain strainer' was included or not .... the specifications should state that info.... or you can gain it by contacting the seller....
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It says in the instructions "Strainer to remove water without losing your Orbeez!" So I believe that's how. You don't throw them away :)
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I am having the same problem. I used the shaker five times and the strainer seemed like it was built in to the top piece. However, the strainer piece came off during my sixth use and it appears, after trying several times, that it is unable to fit back on. My shaker is now useless.
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I bought that strainer thingy and was very annoyed with how much it cost. However, I use it all the time and would buy it again (grumbling) - it's very well made.
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I recently purchased this bouillon strainer and I do use it when making homemade yogurt. It strains the yogurt very well but, I never pour it straight in. First, I gently spoon a cup or so into the bottom of the strainer and then slowly pour the rest in. If you pour all of it, all at once into the strainer, it causes too much force and some yogurt will be pushed out the bottom with the whey. Just be sure to rinse & wash the strainer immediately after you remove the yogurt. The mesh is extremely fine and would be almost impossible to clean if left to dry. I also make my own homemade chicken & vegetable stocks and it's nice to not have to use all that messy, wasteful cheesecloth anymore. My only minor issue with this item is it's too large to store with my other kitchen utensils. So I hang it on a hook on the side of one of my cupboards. Hope this helps.
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yes the steamer insert can be used as a strainer, and it can be strained in increments if it wont all fit at the same time
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The strainer kind of snaps into place in each funnel. It is not the most secure fit, but if you don't bang the funnel around or drop it, it stays in place and does its job.
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This is a 2-hand strainer. You won't get a good seal against the pot without 2 hands. It also gets hot quickly along the handles when draining hot liquid, so you may want to use a towel or pot holder(s) as well. I hope this helps you!
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Sorry, I can't help.....I do not have a disposal. But I do LOVE my sink! Don't know why you could not use a basic sink strainer that you can pick up at any hardware or plumbing supply store.